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Rope Jumping

Exercise Data

Type: Cardio
Main Muscle Worked: Quadriceps
Other Muscles: Calves, Hamstrings
Equipment: Other
Mechanics Type: N/A
Level: Intermediate
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Sport: No
Force: N/A
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Rope Jumping Guide

Main Muscle: Quadriceps

  1. Hold an end of the rope in each hand. Position the rope behind you on the ground. Raise your arms up and turn the rope over your head bringing it down in front of you. When it reaches the ground, jump over it. Find a good turning pace that can be maintained. Different speeds and techniques can be used to introduce variation.
  2. Rope jumping is exciting, challenges your coordination, and requires a lot of energy. A 150 lb person will burn about 350 calories jumping rope for 30 minutes, compared to over 450 calories running.



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Review: Rope Jumping

Exercise Rating
10/10

May 16, 2012 5:57 AM: Excellent, excellent cardio, will have a sweat within the first minute. Also legs all over will be dead the following days which shows that its working. Excellent for calves.



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10/10

Feb 18, 2012 5:55 AM: I just started using the jump rope before my workouts and I am really glad I did! It gets the heart pumping, great for cardiovascular and has really helped define the muscles in my legs. If your someone who can't get the heartbeat going before a good workout, then I recommend using the jump rope.



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10/10

Feb 18, 2012 1:17 AM: one of my favourite exercises, and also really good for cardio



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10/10

Feb 16, 2012 11:41 PM: I think jump roping is one of the absolute best functional exercises. Check out the latest in jump rope innovation:
www.crossrope.com



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10/10

Nov 16, 2011 10:09 AM: Good for cardio, I do a 1000 jumps straight after weight-training as cardio, they really take it out of you



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10/10

Nov 7, 2011 12:01 AM: yeah! its hardcore to rope jump. It makes you very fit it in a short time



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Tip: Rope Jumping

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8/10

Jun 30, 2011 8:35 AM: Rope jumping is a great exercise for burning calerie. And no it doesn't replace running, cycling, or swimming. Good cardio exercise, but doesn't replace running, cycling, or swimming but its just another form of workout to either build or lose



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May 29, 2011 11:58 AM: Just love it!!



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10/10

May 7, 2011 3:35 PM: Just excellent. And much funnier than treadmill



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9/10

Mar 23, 2011 9:26 PM: Good cardio exercise, but doesn't replace running, cycling, or swimming.



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